The latter has been based on the EKR since June and is not thought to have worked passenger trains prior to its arrival at the railway.

The event was well supported and three return trips were made down the line with Nos. 08676 and NS687 top-and-tailing the first service with Nos. 08685 and 08799 working the remaining two trips, one of which is seen at Shepherdswell. Picture: STUART CHAPMAN

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